Sunset hikes near Wade Hampton, sc

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Heatherly Heights Road & Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail 21.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. St Rd 1188 25.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Stairstep Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 6 sights 25.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Emily Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 5 sights 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Loobie Falls–Stairstep Falls, 8 sights 25.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Plantation Trail 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Laurel Mountain & Pulliam Creek Trail 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Rich Mountain Trail 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Stone Mountain–Stone Mountain Viewpoint, 4 sights 27 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Farmhouse Trail–Rocky Ridge Trail, 3 sights 27.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Imaging–Hickory Mountain Road, 5 sights 27.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 218 min of walking

12. Sunshine Falls–Pulliam Creek Falls, 5 falls 25.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 90 min of walking